shoulder pad

British

noun

a small pad inserted to raise or give shape to the shoulder of a garment

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There’s even armor for the Titan that includes a Needler-style shoulder pad, and armor for the warlock that features the Halo ring.

From The Verge • Dec. 7, 2021

He didn’t see UW quarterback Patrick O’Brien bury his head in wide receiver Taj Davis’ shoulder pad, shutting his eyes to pray.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2021

Belichick hugged Brady by his shoulder pad and murmured something brief in his ear, then jogged to get out of the rain.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2021

Wolford was scrambling in the first quarter and was going down to the ground when Seahawks safety Jamal Adams met the quarterback with his shoulder pad and possibly his helmet.

From Fox News • Jan. 9, 2021

There’s a toll to pay, so Velia put the three dollars in the dead man’s right hand and rested it on the right shoulder pad of the driver’s seat.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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